Weaving cooperative from Kosiv
Weaving Artel from Kosiv — a family union of Hutsul carpet-making masters who work in the living tradition of Carpathian weaving. We are not a factory or a workshop with a conveyor: our artel consists of horizontal looms, natural wool, and weavers who learned the craft from their mothers and grandmothers. There are no concepts of "batch" or "edition" here — each carpet, spindle, or runner is woven by a specific person from the first to the last thread.
| City | Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivsk region |
| Region | Hutsulshchyna |
| Specialization | hand weaving of carpets, spindles, runners |
| School | Kosiv Carpet Weaving |
| Technique | horizontal loom, over-and-under weaving |
| Materials | natural wool, cotton base, stable and plant-based dyes |
What is an artel
The word "artel" in folk crafts means not just a collective, but a voluntary association of masters with a common tool, common work rules, and each person's responsibility for quality. This is how the weavers of Kosiv worked back in the 19th century, when carpet weaving was not a "trade," but a way of life for entire families. Our artel continues this format: several weavers, a shared workshop, common orders, but authorship — in each product is personal. That is why we do not have identical carpets even within the same model.
Kosiv Weaving School
Kosiv is one of the three historical centers of Ukrainian carpet weaving alongside Reshetylivka and Hlyniany. The Kosiv school formed in the 19th century and is distinguished by a special combination of geometric ornamentation, warm earthy tones, and vertical rhythm of composition. Here, they do not weave "in the classical style" from a textbook — they have preserved the very technique, which has never been interrupted even during years of bans and decline of folk crafts.
Our artel works precisely in this school: students learn on the loom, not on YouTube, ornaments are selected from memory and old samples, and the thread undergoes manual preparation from washing to dyeing.
How we work
The production of one carpet is a complete cycle that lasts from several days to several weeks depending on the size and complexity of the ornament:
- Dyeing. We use both certified stable dyes and natural plant pigments for limited series (oak bark, onion skins, buckthorn bark).
- Warping and setting up the loom. This is the longest preparatory stage — the base for a large carpet is warped manually for up to two days.
- Weaving. In the classic over-and-under method on a horizontal loom. No electric drives.
- Finishing. The product is removed from the loom, undergoes trimming, final shaping of fringes, and gentle squeezing.
Who are our masters
In the artel work weavers of three generations — from older masters who have been weaving since the 1980s to young apprentices who have come during the years of renewed interest in ethnotextiles. This is not a "brand" with hired workers for a salary — these are people for whom the weaving loom stands at home alongside ordinary household life. That is why the rhythm of our production is alive: some work faster, some slower, and among the works, exceptional author pieces occasionally appear that are not repeated.
What distinguishes our products from others
- Stable knot density. We maintain an average density of 8–12 threads per cm — this is the classic Kosiv standard;
- Natural base. We do not use synthetic cords in the base — even if it would reduce production costs;
- No overlocking or machine edging. Edges are formed only manually with base ribbons;
- Transparent origin of raw materials. We are ready to tell which wool is used for a specific carpet.
Orders for custom sizes
In addition to ready-made items, the artel accepts orders for custom carpets and spindles: for specific sizes, with a choice of color palette within the traditional range, repeating the ornament from a family sample or a museum exhibit. The execution time is from 7 to 30 days depending on the size. To start the conversation, it is enough to send a reference image and indicate the required dimensions in centimeters.
Contacts
You can contact us through the administration of the Hucul.if.ua store:
- Phone: +38 067 801 80 40
- E-mail: uahucul@gmail.com
- Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9:00–18:00
- Location: Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine
Below is the full range of products currently available from our artel. All items are shipped via Nova Poshta throughout Ukraine with a guarantee of quality and authenticity of origin.
4 000 грн.
“The blanket not only warms the body — it envelops you with the same warmth that the mountains wrap around the flock in winter”The “Bordeaux” blanket is made using traditional carpet weaving techniques of Hutsulshchyna from sheep wool on a woolen base with an acrylic blend. The rich Bordeaux color m..
4 000 грн.
“The coffee color of the rug resembles hot coffee on a frosty veranda — warm and soothing”The “Coffee” rug is made using traditional carpet weaving techniques of Hutsulshchyna from sheep wool on a wool base with an acrylic blend. The warm coffee shade easily complements wooden furniture and natural ..
4 000 грн.
“The White Vereta is the snow that lies on the shoulders, and at the same time the warmth that this snow will never cool down.”The "White" Vereta is made using traditional carpet weaving technologies of Hutsulshchyna from sheep wool on a woolen base with an acrylic blend. The universal white color e..
3 400 грн.
“Indian summer lasts for a short time, but it is then that the mountains show their warmest colors — before true autumn arrives.” This is what they say in Kosiv about the brief period of golden warmth before the cold — hence the name of this rug.The handmade wool rug “Indian Summer” is a product of ..
4 250 грн.
“The amber arrow flies through the silvery mountains and leaves an amber trace in the threads of the carpet”The Hutsul hand-woven carpet “Amber Arrow” is an authentic product of folk masters from Hutsulshchyna, made in the traditional technique from natural wool on a cotton base. The ornament consis..
1 800 грн.
“The autumn bonfire burns for a short time, but its reflections remain in the carpet forever”The Hutsul handwoven carpet “Autumn Bonfire” is an authentic product made by folk artisans of Hutsulshchyna, crafted in a traditional technique from natural wool on a cotton base. The ornament consists of ve..
4 550 грн.
The Hutsul carpet “Carpathian Autumn” — handmade by the Hutsul Carpet Workshop in Kosiv. The warm earthy palette, restrained geometry, and traditional diamond “roses” make this product a true decoration for a cozy home in an ethnic style.CharacteristicsTechnique: hand weaving on a loomMaterial: natu..
4 550 грн.
The Hutsul carpet “Carpathian Morning” — handmade by the Hutsul Carpet Workshop from Kosiv. A cool sage-peach palette, an expressive central path with diamond-shaped “roses” and meander motifs along the edges — a restrained, modern interpretation of classic Hutsul ornamentation.CharacteristicsTechni..
4 550 грн.
The Hutsul carpet “Constellation of Chornohora” — an author’s woven product from the Hutsul Carpet Workshop in Kosiv. The composition is built on the alternation of vertical stripes with five rows of white eight-pointed star-diamonds with ochre centers — like the night sky over the highland meadows...
4 550 грн.
The Hutsul carpet “Flower of the Meadow” is a handmade product from the Hutsul Carpet Workshop in Kosiv. The light background, rich colored stripes, and stylized Carpathian motifs make this item a recognizable example of authentic Hutsul weaving.CharacteristicsTechnique: hand weaving on a loomMateri..
4 550 грн.
“The forest arrow flies through the spruce thickets — fast, sharp, like a zigzag of lightning over the peaks”The Hutsul hand-woven carpet “Forest Arrow” is an authentic product of folk masters from Hutsulshchyna, made in traditional technique from natural wool on a cotton base. The background of the..
9 000 грн.
It is said that in Kosiv even autumn is more colorful than summer in other cities. In this carpet — the entire Kosiv palette at once: from emerald firs to saffron sun over the rooftops.The Hutsul carpet “Kosiv Colors” — the most festive product from the Hutsul Carpet Workshop of the weaving cooperat..
5 000 грн.
The Hutsul carpet “Polonynsky Velvet” — a hand-woven product from the Hutsul Carpet Workshop in burgundy and terracotta shades with a traditional geometric pattern. The dense weaving from natural yarn gives the fabric a velvety softness to the touch — hence the name.CharacteristicsTechnique: hand we..
4 550 грн.
The Hutsul carpet “Silver of the Cheremosh” is handwoven at the Hutsul Carpet Workshop in Kosiv. This is a modern interpretation of Hutsul ornamentation in a cool, almost “stone-like” palette — for those who seek ethnic crafts but do not like overly bright colors.About the ProductTechniquehand weavi..
5 000 грн.
The Hutsul carpet “Spruce Turquoise” is a handwoven product from the Hutsul Carpet Workshop in an unusual combination of turquoise and peach colors for Hutsul weaving. This fresh, almost marine palette combined with traditional geometric patterns makes the carpet a modern interpretation of an ancien..
4 000 грн.
“The Starry Verkhovynets looks down at the earth from the highest meadows — and leaves a trace in the form of an eight-pointed star”The Hutsul hand-woven carpet “Starry Verkhovynets” is an authentic product of folk masters from Hutsulshchyna, made in the traditional technique from natural wool on a ..
4 550 грн.
Imagine how nice it is to return from the city to a mountain hut. The wooden floor creaks, a spruce tree peeks through the window, and underfoot is a dense, warm woolen carpet that remembers the hands of a master from Kosiv. This is the feeling that the Hutsul carpet “Warmth of the Hut” from the Hut..
3 460 грн.
“Plain Fire is the flame that shepherds lit on the high meadow to survive the cold night”The Hutsul carpet runner “Plain Fire” is a product inspired by evening bonfires on mountain meadows, where shepherds warmed themselves after a long day of herding their flocks. The name conveys a deep, “fiery” s..
4 000 грн.
“The Carpathian wind flies like a blue arrow over the mountains — and leaves a trace in the threads of this carpet”The Hutsul hand-woven carpet “Carpathian Wind” is an authentic product of folk masters from Hutsulshchyna, made using traditional rug weaving techniques on a horizontal loom with natura..
1 400 грн.
“The Blooming Valley blooms only a few weeks a year — but in its threads, it remains to bloom forever”The handwoven rug “Blooming Valley” is made from natural wool in a bright, floral color scheme that recreates the lushness of the Carpathian meadows in the height of summer. Rich shades and soft col..
